The Utilization And Deterioration Of Travertine In Classical, Baroque, And Fascist Architecture: A Case Study From Rome, Italy,
2025
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
The Utilization And Deterioration Of Travertine In Classical, Baroque, And Fascist Architecture: A Case Study From Rome, Italy, Kaitlyn V. Fitzgerald
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Travertine limestone has formed the resilient backbone of Roman architecture for over two millennia and across several cultural periods. This study identified the leading causes of travertine decay in Rome across Ancient, Baroque, and Fascist periods in order to efficiently prioritize conservation and restoration efforts across the city. The methodology developed here can then be utilized in other urban settings. Rome’s iconic landmarks such as the Flavian Amphitheater, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Spanish Steps all owe their existence to this local limestone. High rates of urbanization now dictate how architectural travertine interacts with its surrounding environments and landscapes. Grand …
An Analytical Evaluation Of Economic Geography Within Maine And Its Resource Industries: 1600 To Present,
2025
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
An Analytical Evaluation Of Economic Geography Within Maine And Its Resource Industries: 1600 To Present, Maureen Mantooth
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Resource peripheries represent a fringe area within economic geography, originating from the core-periphery theory developed by Friedmann and Miller. This concept has evolved to address global and regional contexts, referring to marginalized regions that rely heavily on the extraction and export of natural resources. By studying these regions, we gain a deeper understanding of critical components in global economic systems. This dissertation focuses on Maine as a case study of a resource periphery, using the framework proposed by Hayter et al. (2003) within the broader regional contexts of New England and the United States. Key factors explored include resource exploitation, …
Frontier Healthscapes: Competing Narratives Of Disease, Environment, And Wellbeing In Early Minnesota,
2025
Macalester College
Frontier Healthscapes: Competing Narratives Of Disease, Environment, And Wellbeing In Early Minnesota, Aidan Reynolds
Geography Honors Projects
Across settler societies, health narratives were shaped by evolving tensions between lay and expert knowledge, frameworks of disease causation, and perceptions of the environment as both a source of health and a threat. In the decades following Euro-American settlement (1860-1900), Minnesota became a focal point for these debates, with its landscape fostering complex and competing narratives on health, wellbeing, and disease. This paper explores how public health discourse developed in Minnesota through the perspectives of institutions, the public, and economic interests. Combining environmental history with critical discourse analysis of archival materials, this study examines shifts within the Minnesota State Board …
Changing Climate, Changing Minds: Social Media's Role In Shifting Climate Change Beliefs,
2025
Utah State University
Changing Climate, Changing Minds: Social Media's Role In Shifting Climate Change Beliefs, Rachel M. Clarke
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Fall 2023 to Present
This study explores how social media messages influence individual beliefs, attitudes and behaviors related to climate change. Despite widespread exposure to social media, there is concern about its effectiveness in shaping beliefs and actions regarding climate adaptation and mitigation. Research indicates that many people in the United States show limited concern for climate change, underscoring the need for targeted communication strategies. By designing and implementing a survey experiment with random participants within the United States, this study examines how sharing first- person experiences of climate-related hazards on social media affects opinions about climate change, in comparison to traditional third-person news …
The Montana Travel Industry - 2024 Summary,
2025
University of Montana
The Montana Travel Industry - 2024 Summary, Melissa Weddell
Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications
2024 summary infographic of the Montana travel and recreation industry.
Climate Change And Social Vulnerability: A Case Study Of The Mexico Lerma-Cutzamala Region,
2025
Clark University
Climate Change And Social Vulnerability: A Case Study Of The Mexico Lerma-Cutzamala Region, Monica Munoz Miranda, Milagros Becerra
Sustainability and Social Justice
Climate change is reshaping precipitation patterns in Mexico, with significant regional and seasonal variations, leading to notable impacts on different components of the hydrological cycle for the whole country. The project focuses on assessing climate change and social vulnerability in the Mexico-Lerma Cutzamala hydrological region, an area that plays a critical role in the water supply to the Mexico City Metropolitan Area and has faced water scarcity issues for years. The analysis was conducted at a municipal level through a study area of 210 municipalities, extended on approximately 31,305 sq.km, with a population of over 23 million people. Using geospatial …
Monitoring The Qosh Tepa Canal Project: A Geospatial Timeline Of Taliban Water Diversion,
2025
University of South Dakota
Monitoring The Qosh Tepa Canal Project: A Geospatial Timeline Of Taliban Water Diversion, Enerel L. Crosslin
Honors Thesis
The World Food Program states that “acute malnutrition in Afghanistan is above emergency thresholds in 25 out of 34 provinces and is expected to worsen”. Aiming to support agriculture, the Taliban began to build the 285 km “Qosh Tepa Canal” to divert 17% of the Amu Darya, which supports the livelihoods of millions of people in downstream Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. The World Bank estimated that roughly 2.4 million Central Asians could become climate refugees by 2050. Our objectives are to create a timeline of satellite imagery of the canal’s construction. Our research questions are (1) Can we characterize water diversion …
Measuring Agricultural Adaptation Using Remote Sensing: A Study Of Pigeonpea In Malawi,
2025
University of Arkansas-Fayetteville
Measuring Agricultural Adaptation Using Remote Sensing: A Study Of Pigeonpea In Malawi, Maria Gorret Nabuwembo
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Drought, heatwaves, and flooding cause tremendous damage to agricultural production in Malawi, and the continuous production of maize has led to widespread soil degradation. Additionally, climate change is transforming the environment at a scale beyond historical records, posing significant challenges to social, political, and economic systems. To combat these issues, agricultural innovations have been implemented, such as the installation of irrigation systems and development of heat/drought resilient crop varieties. Pigeonpea is one of the prominent drought-tolerant and temperature resilient crops grown as a diversification strategy since it allows farmers to adapt to changes while maintaining subsistence needs. This research investigates …
School Choice And Spatial Equity: A Comparative Analysis Of Public And Private K-12 School Enrollment In Three American Metropolitan Areas,
2025
University of Louisville
School Choice And Spatial Equity: A Comparative Analysis Of Public And Private K-12 School Enrollment In Three American Metropolitan Areas, John A. Schumacher
College of Arts & Sciences Senior Theses
This thesis investigates the factors influencing school choice and enrollment patterns in three Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs): Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI; Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN; and Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell. It explores the role of socioeconomic and spatial variables, including income levels, racial composition, and educational attainment, political fragmentation, and urbanicity in shaping enrollment decisions across public and private schools. Using spatial analysis and multiple regression techniques, the study examines how these factors contribute to variations in school enrollment within the selected MSAs. The results reveal that income level and racial composition significantly affect enrollment patterns while other factors such as urbanicity had minimal impact. …
Assessing Spatial And Temporal Variation In Photoprotective Responses Of Deciduous And Evergreen Tree Canopies With Leaf Spectroscopy,
2025
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Assessing Spatial And Temporal Variation In Photoprotective Responses Of Deciduous And Evergreen Tree Canopies With Leaf Spectroscopy, Alexander Piper
School of Natural Resources: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Environmental conditions frequently prevent carbon fixation by plants, leading to the absorption of excess light that can damage photosynthetic machinery if not dissipated. To do so, plants utilize several photoprotective mechanisms, some detectable remotely using Photochemical Reflectance Index (PRI). Two components of PRI correspond to the facultative engagement of the xanthophyll cycle (ΔPRI) and constitutive changes in xanthophyll pigment pool sizes (PRI0), representing distinct mechanisms regulating shorter and longer-term photoprotection, respectively. Our understanding of interspecific and intraspecific variation in these mechanisms is limited, primarily because PRI components are often not clearly distinguished. This study aimed to assess the variation in …
Radar Precursors To Severe Weather Reports In Left-Moving Supercells,
2025
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Radar Precursors To Severe Weather Reports In Left-Moving Supercells, Eric A. Carothers
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
While much research has examined dual-polarimetric signatures of right-moving supercells, very little has been done with left-moving supercells. Given that left-moving supercells are thought to be disproportionate producers of large hail, understanding their internal dynamics is vitally important. This study examines differences and trends in the dual-polarimetric signatures of left-moving supercells to identify precursors to severe weather reports. A dataset of left-moving supercells associated with severe weather reports was created. These storms are processed with an automated analysis algorithm that identifies and quantifies the polarimetric signatures in each storm. A method for analysis of differences and trends in their dual-polarization …
Immigration Policy In The Second Trump Administration: Restriction, Removal, And The Limits Of Maga Nativism,
2025
University of South Carolina
Immigration Policy In The Second Trump Administration: Restriction, Removal, And The Limits Of Maga Nativism, Caroline R. Nagel
Faculty Publications
Donald Trump's three presidential campaigns have centred on promises to stop unauthorised immigration, whether by ‘building the wall’ or by enacting the largest mass deportation in American history. To deliver on these promises, Trump has appointed Stephen Miller—an anti-immigration hardliner who was responsible for the first Trump administration's draconian border policies – to a key White House position. Trump is often described as breaking from liberal-democratic norms; but when it comes to immigration policy, he is following a well-worn path by hiring Miller. This brief commentary places the Trump/Miller brand of anti-immigration politics in historical context, showing how anxieties over …
Immigration Policy In The Second Trump Administration: Restriction, Removal, And The Limits Of Maga Nativism,
2025
University of South Carolina
Immigration Policy In The Second Trump Administration: Restriction, Removal, And The Limits Of Maga Nativism, Caroline R. Nagel
Faculty Publications
Donald Trump's three presidential campaigns have centred on promises to stop unauthorised immigration, whether by ‘building the wall’ or by enacting the largest mass deportation in American history. To deliver on these promises, Trump has appointed Stephen Miller—an anti-immigration hardliner who was responsible for the first Trump administration's draconian border policies – to a key White House position. Trump is often described as breaking from liberal-democratic norms; but when it comes to immigration policy, he is following a well-worn path by hiring Miller. This brief commentary places the Trump/Miller brand of anti-immigration politics in historical context, showing how anxieties over …
Advancing Snow Cover Observations In Glacierized And Alpine Environments Using Optical Remote Sensing,
2025
Boise State University
Advancing Snow Cover Observations In Glacierized And Alpine Environments Using Optical Remote Sensing, Rainey Aberle
Boise State University Theses and Dissertations
Warming air temperatures in recent years have led to declines in seasonal snow pack across western North America. These changes have profoundly impacted communities that depend on seasonal snow melt for water resources, as well as glaciers that act as critical long-term reservoirs in the region. While global snow cover extent products are available, they often fail to reliably distinguish between snow, glacier ice, and clouds, which are prevalent in western North America. Additionally, water managers in the region typically rely on point-based observations of snow mass for decision-making, despite the pressing need for comprehensive, watershed-scale estimates. To address these …
Mapping The Underthing: Literary Geography And Geographic Education In The Slow Regard Of Silent Things,
2025
The University of Southern Mississippi
Mapping The Underthing: Literary Geography And Geographic Education In The Slow Regard Of Silent Things, Colby Mcclain
Master's Theses
This thesis examines the imagined geography of Patrick Rothfuss’ The Slow Regard of Silent Things. Through textual analysis, it investigates how fictional spaces can be mapped, the significance of toponyms (i.e., place-names), and the broader implications for literary and geographic studies. Of the fifty-two (52) toponyms analyzed, thirty-eight (38) were meaningfully identified using the text and the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), revealing deliberate naming schemes associated with function, emotion, or symbolism. These findings provide insight into the main character’s world, and her unique relationship with space and place. This study demonstrates that even wholly imagined settings have an underlying …
Equity In Unilateral Value Chain Policies: A Monitoring Framework For The Eudr And Beyond,
2025
University of Oxford
Equity In Unilateral Value Chain Policies: A Monitoring Framework For The Eudr And Beyond, Constance L. Mcdermott, Thomas Addoah, Tawiah Agyarko-Kwarteng, Rebecca Asare, Alex Assanvo, Mairon Bastos Lima, Helen Bellfield, Amanda Berlan, Sophia Carodenuto, Toby Gardner, Rachael D. Garrett, Caitlin Hafferty, Mark Hirons, Verina Ingram, Eric Mensah Kumeh, Joss Lyons-White, John Mason, Patrick Meyfroidt, Jasper Montana, Gustavo Oliveira, Sabaheta Ramcilovik-Suominen, Metodi Sotirov, William Thompson, Georg Winkel
Geography
Unilateral value chain policies have recently emerged as a key strategy of international land use governance. They're part of a broader trend towards trade-based environmental policies, from corporate due diligence to sustainability certification and trade moratoria, that has been critiqued for reinforcing inequities in global trade. Such critique has been heightened by the current rise of unilateralism, whereby states impose environmental rules on imported commodities. Debates have ensued over the political legitimacy of unilateralism, the unequal distribution of its socio-economic impacts, and the need to safeguard local producers and communities. This paper informs these debates by developing and applying a …
Pedro Aceves Mfa Thesis,
2025
California State University - San Bernardino
Pedro Aceves Mfa Thesis, Pedro M. Aceves
Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations
My Work is about looking at Cruising through a queer decolonial lens. Using multiple mediums such as photo, glass, Augmented reality, and film, I explore these queer histories and aesthetics through not just an anthropological approach but also an artistic epistemological approach weaving together narratives of prehispanic and modern queer Latinidad.
Geospatial Modeling Of Winter-Related Property Damage In Arkansas,
2025
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Geospatial Modeling Of Winter-Related Property Damage In Arkansas, Braedyn Mcbroom
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Storm Data, a monthly publication by the National Weather Service with records of weather events, reports on property damage caused by natural hazards. Since 1996, the database has included winter-related events. While the property damage data is considered incomplete, no other unique, public datasets report winter-related property damage at the county level. From 1996 to 2024, Arkansas ranked #1 in winter-related property damage. To understand the factors that are driving property damage and potentially reduce Arkansas’ vulnerability to it, three groups separated by temporal periods, i.e., “2000” (01/1996 - 06/2005), “2010” (07/2005 - 06/2015), and “2020” (07/2015 - 06/2024) …
Multi-Decadal Land Change Dynamics In Indonesia: Disentangling The Cycle Of Agricultural Land Conversions, Urbanization, And Deforestation,
2025
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Multi-Decadal Land Change Dynamics In Indonesia: Disentangling The Cycle Of Agricultural Land Conversions, Urbanization, And Deforestation, Wei Lun Tay
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Land use and land cover change (LULCC) significantly impacts Earth’s environmental, climatic, and human systems, especially in tropical regions rich in natural resources and undergoing rapid development. This study examined the spatiotemporal dynamics of LULCC in Indonesia between 2003 and 2023 using remote sensing and geographic information systems/science (GISci) and explored knowledge gaps in agricultural land conversions and the impact of food security programs such as the Food Estate Program. This study employed the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) MCD12Q1 land cover data available through Google Earth Engine, and classified land cover changes into four dominant categories: forest land, mixed …
2024 Estimates - Nonresident Visitation, Expenditures, And Economic Contribution,
2025
University of Montana
2024 Estimates - Nonresident Visitation, Expenditures, And Economic Contribution, Kara Grau
Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications
This report is a collection of estimates of 2024 nonresident visitation to Montana, expenditures by nonresident travelers in the state, and the contribution to Montana's economy of that traveler spending. Included are estimates by full year, quarter, trip purpose, and other visitor segments.
